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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does someone re-enter the room in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Célimène has heard someone at the door.
(b) Philinte wants to talk to Alceste.
(c) Basque has heard someone at the door.
(d) Clitandre wants to talk to Acaste.

2. Who follows Dubois to leave at the end of Act 4, Scene 4?
(a) Alceste.
(b) Basque.
(c) Acaste.
(d) Célimène.

3. Who comes rushing in to speak with Éliante in the beginning of Act 4, Scene 2?
(a) Acaste.
(b) Arsinoé.
(c) Célimène.
(d) Alceste.

4. What does Arsinoe try to talk about with Alceste?
(a) His work.
(b) His travel plans.
(c) His love life.
(d) Their future marriage.

5. How many lines are in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Thirty-three.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Alceste treat Oronte in court?

2. While listening to Oronte's sonnet, what might Alceste have learned that he does not want to share with Philinte?

3. How does Alceste react to the news of the latest visitor in Act 2, Scene 3?

4. How does Clitandre and Acaste feel as Celimene talks about Arsinor?

5. What does Alceste tell Celimene they do when he gets back?

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